Alyson Hannigan

Alyson Hannigan, born Allison Lee Hannigan on March 24, 1974, is a renowned American actress and television presenter. She has shown remarkable prowess and versatility in her acting career, spanning from comedy films to television dramas. Her film career began with roles in 'Impure Thoughts' (1986) and 'My Stepmother Is an Alien' (1988), garnering her a Young Artist Award nomination for the latter. She captured national attention with her breakthrough role as Michelle Flaherty in the 'American Pie' film series (1999-2012), earning three Teen Choice Awards nominations and a Young Hollywood Award. Other notable film roles include 'Date Movie' (2006), 'You Might Be the Killer' (2018), and 'Flora & Ulysses' (2021).

Hannigan first made her foray into television with the sitcom 'Free Spirit' (1989-1990), followed by minor roles in various TV series. She gained significant critical acclaim for her role as Willow Rosenberg in the supernatural drama series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' (1997-2003), for which she won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television and a Teen Choice Award. She ignited the small screen further with her role in 'How I Met Your Mother' (2005-2014), winning two People's Choice Awards. Hannigan exhibited her talent in television hosting with 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us' (2016-2023) and lent her voice to Claire Clancy in the animated series 'Fancy Nancy' (2018-2022).